The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest Metro Production Office has completed the salvage of a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Island, San Diego, on February 28, 2025, according to a U.S. Navy statement.
The recovery effort began on February 16, 2025, utilizing the NAVFAC YD-254 floating crane and was carried out with the assistance of U.S. Navy divers. The operation resulted in the retrieval of 33,388 pounds of debris from the bay.
The aircraft incident occurred on February 12, 2025, though further details on the circumstances of the mishap have not been disclosed.
The salvage operation was led by NAVFAC Southwest’s Crane and Rigging team, which worked to clear the wreckage while ensuring minimal disruption to maritime activities in the area. The involvement of Navy divers played a key role in identifying and securing debris for removal.
The EA-18G Growler, an electronic warfare variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, is a platform used by the U.S. Navy for jamming and electronic attack missions. No additional information regarding the aircraft’s status or potential impact on operations has been released.
Investigations into the incident are expected to provide further insights into the cause of the mishap.
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